The Portuguese is under pressure to keep his job following a disappointing start to the season.

United are in danger of losing touch with their rivals in the race for the top four and Mourinho is desperate for fresh faces in the January transfer window.

The former Chelsea boss made it clear he was unhappy with the club’s transfer dealings during the summer having failed to bring in a centre-back, despite links with Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld.